Pastor Joel Webbon Justifies Slavery, Tells Black People to 'Grow Up'

Pastor Joel Webbon's Controversial Stance on Slavery

• 💡 Pastor Joel Webbon of Covenant Bible Church in Austin, Texas, has drawn significant backlash for his remarks justifying and praising slavery.
• 💰 He stated that the opportunities afforded to Black people in America as a result of slavery outweigh the historical oppression, and that their "reparations" are simply the right to live in America.
• 🗣️ Webbon also suggested that Black Americans are to blame for the persecution they experience and told them to "grow up" and stop whining.

Critiques and Counterarguments

• 💬 Critics argue that Webbon's attempt to justify slavery and colonialism is a performance by a "racist loser" and a "grift" to fit a business model.
• ⚠️ While the Bible does not explicitly condemn slavery and even condones it in parts, the argument is made that society has evolved to recognize such practices as wrong.
• 📚 The book "The Bible Tells Me So" by Dan Mlelen is recommended as a resource for understanding biblical perspectives on these topics, though it's noted that some may twist its content to fit their existing beliefs.

Previous Controversies and Similar Rhetoric

• 🔍 This is not the first time Webbon has made inflammatory remarks; he previously stated he would choose a white doctor over a Black one if given the choice, suggesting the Black doctor might have received a "free pass."
• 📊 He also claimed Black people were 30 times more dangerous than white people and advised Black parents to teach their children that many Black youth are "reprobates."
• 🗣️ The discussion also touches upon Christian nationalist podcaster Joshua Hayes, who claimed the institution of slavery is not inherently evil and that Christians should be able to defend owning another human being.